Stefen Wisniewski was destined to be an Oakland Raider. I once joked with him that he was the most predictable No. 48 overall draft pick in NFL history. He agreed. Now, he could be on his way out of Oakland. While anything can happen, I expect ...

Two years into their careers, DJ Hayden and Menelik Watson -- two centerpieces of the Reggie McKenzie Oakland Raiders --- are far from sure things. Hayden, a cornerback taken with the No. 12 overall pick in 2013, has been saddled by health issues ...

Monday was the deadline for NFL teams to put the franchise tag on players in preparation for free agency when it starts March 10. Monday's tags shouldn't affect the Raiders' plans too much. Nothing unexpected occurred. Yes, Oakland could use recei...

The contract bloodletting season is in full swing. The Oakland Raiders have several veterans that they could easily cut and to increase their salary cap room. Oakland is currently set to have about $56 million in salary cap room. It could be becom...

Weekend mail call: George from Stockton, California, wants to know if I think the Oakland Raiders' coaching staff has improved. Bill Williamson: I do believe so, yes. It starts with Jack Del Rio at head coach. I love his experience in the leagu...

The Oakland Raiders are looking for a starting guard this offseason in light of Austin Howard's move to right tackle. Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie said the NFL draft is strong for interior offensive linemen. However, Oakland will have a...

The Reggie McKenzie era with the Oakland Raiders is at a crossroads. McKenzie, entering his fourth season as the team's general manager, is either going to start winning and prove he deserves to keep his job as the Raiders' primary football decisi...

NFL free agency begins in 12 days and the Oakland Raiders will be flush with salary-cap room for the second straight year. According to ESPN resources, the Raiders are currently set to have $53,280,995 in salary-cap room when free agency starts, a...

ESPN draft expert Todd McShay has released his third mock draft. McShay is projecting a draft riser to the Oakland Raiders with the No. 4 pick. He has receiver Kevin White going to Oakland. White is featured in McShay's mock because the West Virgi...

Here are some thoughts of why it would be beneficial and not beneficial for the Oakland Raiders to sign inside linebacker A.J. Hawk. He was cut Wednesday by the Green Bay Packers after nine seasons. PROS Familiarity: Oakland general manager Reg...

It is clear the Oakland Raiders will be in the market for another running back after adding Maurice Jones-Drew last year to be the starter. Jones-Drew, who had 96 yard rushing last season, has a lot to prove if he is going to make the team. Longti...

Who knows if the Philadelphia Eagles and the Oakland Raiders will came together on a trade for the No. 4 pick that could reunite Chip Kelly with his former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota. It will be a subject of debate leading up to the April 3...

The Oakland Raiders have a lot of reasons to spend most of their salary cap room in the next two years. Of course, a primary reason is their rebuilding roster needs help at several spots. But, as the NFL Player's Association pointed out this week ...

Tuesday, we looked at Nate Irving and the reasons why the Oakland Raiders could be interested in him. For much of the same reason, here is another free-agent linebacker who could interest the Raiders: Malcolm Smith. You know, the former Super B...